South Korean prosecutors have launched an investigation into Kim Keon-hee, the former First Lady, examining her possible connections to a notorious cryptocurrency market maker accused of manipulating altcoin prices and committing large-scale financial fraud. Authorities are investigating whether Kim,...
India-based crypto exchange CoinDCX has confirmed a security breach involving unauthorized access to one of its wallets, but assured users that operations remain uninterrupted. The company stated that all losses from the incident are being fully covered using its...
A former semi-professional rugby player has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after defrauding investors out of nearly $900,000 through a fake cryptocurrency mining scheme. According to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Justice on...
A former officer of the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for stealing 50 Bitcoin, now worth approximately $5.9 million, that had been confiscated from Silk Road 2.0...
The hacker behind February’s massive Infini breach is back on-chain, seizing the opportunity as Ethereum prices rally. On July 17, 2025, the attacker’s wallet showed its first signs of life in months, transferring a total of 4,770 ETH –...
Crypto exchange BigONE has confirmed a security breach on July 16, with attackers siphoning approximately $27 million in digital assets. According to blockchain security firm SlowMist, the attackers infiltrated BigONE’s production environment by altering server logic tied to...
Two deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are facing federal charges over their roles in a civil rights conspiracy connected to a jailed cryptocurrency entrepreneur known as “The Godfather.” The U.S. Department of Justice revealed on Monday...
Abacus Market, once the leading darknet marketplace catering to Western crypto users, has abruptly gone offline, sparking widespread fears of a calculated exit scam. According to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, Abacus’ web infrastructure—including its clearnet mirrors—became inaccessible in...
The hacker responsible for the $40 million breach of the GMX decentralized exchange (DEX) has started returning the stolen funds, following a $5 million white hat bounty offer from the GMX team. This development marks a significant step toward...
A sophisticated crypto scam is targeting users through fake AI, gaming, and Web3 startup companies, according to new findings by cybersecurity firm Darktrace. The campaign lures victims into downloading malware disguised as legitimate applications, ultimately draining their cryptocurrency wallets....
